H θέα από τη Μπόχαλη | The view from Bochali
BOCHALI
The most popular area of the island, located
on the highest spot of Zante, hundreds of
meters away from the town. In the period of the
Venetian Occupation, is was a noble district of
the town and the island, and continues to keep
elements of this ear until this day. Bochali is a
perfect spot from where the visitor can admire
the magnificent view of the town and the Ionian
Sea. In Stranis Cliff in this area is where the Greek
national poet was inspired the poem “Anthem
to Freedom”,the first two strophes of which
constitute the Greek national anthem. In this
area there is also the Venetian Castle and the
chapel of Aghios Georgios, that the members of
the Society of Friends used as a meeting point.
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